Primary Empty Sella Syndrome: A Case Report

Abstract

Primary Empty Sella Syndrome (PES) is a relatively rare or uncommon developmental disease that develops spontaneously. It is characterized by herniation of subarachnoid space within the sella which is often associated with some degree of flattening of pituitary gland. Usually manifested by endocrine abnormalities, ocular abnormalities, rhinitis and intractable persistent headache. It is higher in obese females having multiple pregnancies. Here we report a case of empty sella syndrome in a 27 year old lady to aware the physicians to bear in mind a differential in patients having persistent intractable headache.

Severe Hyponatremia due to Hypopituitarism Secondary to Empty Sella Syndrome

“…However, if symptomatic, the symptoms vary and depend on the hormones missing. 5 Hypopituitarism is usually rare and has multiple etiologies. Infectious diseases like tuberculosis, infiltrative diseases like sarcoidosis, cancerous lesions 3 , head injuries, radiation treatment of the upper parts of the body, drugs, stroke, and severe blood loss can all lead to low pituitary hormones production.…”

“…Infectious diseases like tuberculosis, infiltrative diseases like sarcoidosis, cancerous lesions 3 , head injuries, radiation treatment of the upper parts of the body, drugs, stroke, and severe blood loss can all lead to low pituitary hormones production. 5 The symptoms depend upon the type of hormonal deficiency. Loss of energy, oligomenorrhea, mood swings, erection problems, weight gain or loss, hypotension, vomiting, abnormal electrolytes, and low breast milk production are commonly identified symptoms.…”

Syndrome de la selle turcique vide: à propos d’un cas

“…Le syndrome de la selle turcique vide (SSTV) est un trouble impliquant la selle turcique qui est une structure osseuse située à la base du cerveau et entourant la glande pituitaire [1]. Le syndrome de la selle vide est une affection dans laquelle la selle turcique est partiellement ou complètement remplie de liquide céphalorachidien (LCR), entraînant un déplacement de l'hypophyse [2].…”